Factories - QA/QC Structural Steel

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Larsen & Toubro team seeks an Engineer / Manager – Quality Control – Site (Structural Steel) to lead QA/QC on site, ensuring fabrication and erection meet project specs and standards. You will perform regular inspections, maintain QA/QC docs, and coordinate with execution teams to uphold safety and environmental norms.

Ideal candidates have strong knowledge of IS/ASTM standards and hands-on testing experience, with the ability to read drawings and guide subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 3–20 years of experience in structural steel QA/QC for industrial construction.
• Proficiency in IS codes, ASTM standards, and testing interpretation.
• Ability to read technical drawings and coordinate with site teams.
• Proven record of maintaining QA/QC documentation and nonconformity actions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and tests on-site materials and construction activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Review and implement project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCP), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements for all civil activities.
• Monitor and verify the calibration status of testing equipment and ensure all equipment used complies with relevant standards.
• Record and report non-conformities or deviations from design and specification, initiate corrective/preventive actions, and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site engineers to ensure quality requirements are understood and adhered to during execution.

Skills

QA/QC

Site Inspections

QA Documentation

IS/ASTM Standards

Calibration

Nonconformity Handling

Education

ITI / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil

Tools

Calibration & Verification

Material Testing Procedures

Job description

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

• Role: Engineer / Manager - Quality Control - Site (Structural Steel)
• Job Family: Quality Control

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

The Engineer / Manager – Quality Control – Site (Structural Steel) is responsible for executing quality assurance and control activities at the site, ensuring all fabrication and erection works comply with project specifications, codes, and standards. The role involves regular inspections, coordination with the execution team, maintaining QA/QC documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental norms.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct regular inspections and tests on-site materials and construction activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Review and implement project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCP), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), and Method Statements for all civil activities.
• Monitor and verify the calibration status of testing equipment and ensure all equipment used complies with relevant standards.
• Record and report non-conformities or deviations from design and specification, initiate corrective/preventive actions, and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and site engineers to ensure quality requirements are understood and adhered to during execution.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholders

• Site Execution Engineers: For quality alignment, inspections, and resolving technical non-conformities during execution.
• Planning & Project Control Team: For updating quality milestones, material testing statuses, and schedule integration.

External Stakeholders

• Clients / Client Representatives: For material approvals, quality inspections, and joint handovers.
• Subcontractors: For supervising compliance with site-specific testing protocols and quality standards.

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum Qualifications: ITI / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Hindi (oral and written); knowledge of regional language is a plus.

Experience

• Years of Experience: 3 – 20 years
• Nature of Experience: Experience in structural steel QA QC in industrial construction projects with a focus on implementing and monitoring quality control procedures and site-related testing protocols.

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of IS codes, ASTM standards, and other relevant construction norms
• Proficiency in civil material testing procedures and interpretation of results
• Calibration & Verification
• Engineering Knowledge
• Incident Investigation
• Interpretation of Technical Drawings
• Material Testing
• Quality Auditing
• Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation
• Risk Management
• Technical Inspection

Leadership / Behavioral Skills

• Strong observation and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy